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Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow (Shared Transport)

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    Approx. 7.5 hours

  • Start time

    8:15am, 10:15am, 11:50am, 2pm

  • Meeting Point
    Make you way to Floriana Straszewskiego 14 Street (Kiss & Ride Park)
  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Discover the history of the largest concentration camp complex from World War II
  • Learn about the Nazi Holocaust and hear stories of individual prisoners at the camp
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Auschwitz-Birkenau and its memorials
  • Explore the remains of barracks, watchtowers, gas chambers, and fences at the concentration camp
  • Tour Auschwitz I and II Birkenau with a knowledgeable guide in tow
  • A haunting yet poignant insight into the atrocities of the Holocaust
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

Explore Auschwitz and Birkenau, the concentration and extermination camps where the European Jewish community during World War II were systematically annihilated by the Nazis.

Learn about one of the most notorious periods of humankind's history. You will see authentic crematories, gas chambers, and barracks. Auschwitz is visited by millions of people every year where they walk through the gate with the inscription: “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work sets you free).

Your guide will take you through the Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau concentration camps, explaining the significance of each site along the way. See artifacts that remain from the Holocaust, including personal belongings of prisoners and photos of those who perished.

This is what the guided tour offers:

  • A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site which sees a footfall of 2-3 million annually
  • A comprehensive group tour with the local tour guide in a group of up to 30 people
  • Original wooden buildings including documents, gas chambers, crematoriums, pictures, personal belongings, and more interesting exhibitions.
  • Lots of walking with only a short break (10 minutes), as this tour is very intense

Please check the USEFUL DOWNLOADS section for the Museum Regulations.

Inclusions

  • Transport from Krakow by comfortable air-conditioned minibus
    • Expert Auschwitz Birkenau tour guide for a whole day
    • All Entrance fees included to avoid long queues

    Exclusions

    • Meals

    Useful downloads

    Please note

    Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

    Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

    The Senior ticket is valid with ID that contains a picture and date of birth. Student ticket is valid only with a student ID that contains a picture, date of birth, and university name.

    Minor delays (20 minutes) are possible due to traffic conditions in Krakow.

    As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking process. Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.

    All travelers are required to carry their passports.

    The tour begins with climbing down 380 steps and the regular tour does not include the lift that takes you down. Please wear comfortable shoes as the tour requires a lot of walking.

    The tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers and travelers with mobility issues.

    Please check the USEFUL DOWNLOADS section for the Museum Regulations.

    Customer Reviews

    • Monty Ross
      Well worth the time

      Excellent tour. Very knowledgable tour guide. Fascinating insights. Highly recommend...

      United States 10/17/2017
    • David Cullen
      Auschwitz - Birkenau Tour

      We would highly recommend this tour, it was organised and straight forward to get to the meeting point. The actual guide was knowledgeable and could answer all questions the...

      United Kingdom 08/08/2017
    • Craig Gunn
      Very professional Tour

      Very professional tour guide showing huge respect for the history....

      United Kingdom 07/31/2017

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